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"We had a couple more injuries in practice yesterday, after Spike's announcement, and we'll see today (at practice) who can play tomorrow," Beilein said.

He declined to name the other injured players, saying it would give a competitive advantage to 0-8 Delaware State when the schools face off at noon Saturday (ESPNU).

With Derrick Walton Jr. still out with the sprained left ankle -- he didn't practice Thursday -- the injury list is a growing concern. With Caris LeVert running the point and Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman alongside him, U-M is reaching deep into its arsenal.

Entering the season, Michigan had so much depth, walk-on Andrew Dakich wanted to redshirt rather than waste a season of eligibility while playing only a few minutes. Now he'll get more than a few.

"Andrew Dakich will burn his redshirt for the second year in a row," Beilein said, referring to last year, when he did it midseason after LeVert and Walton were lost to injuries. "He'll be out there. It'll be the return of Andrew Dakich on the floor. He's been playing great. He's got a lot of Spike in him. I mean that as a very positive and complimentary way. He will help us off the bench."

"We'll see how tender they are or if they can go," Beilein said. "We've been through a little bit of this, but this is probably more from the fact that we're dealing with a Zak Irvin, who is still in recovery (from back surgery) but still able to play. …

"In 41 years, had this so rarely, as a coach. 'OK, we're going to give it to you for a couple years straight here to make up for all the times you've been blessed.'"